By Precious Dedu

Some people believe books are better than movies because the mind’s eye has no budget and therefore can see and imagine without boundaries.

Do you agree or disagree?

Well, here are ten amazing movie recommendations that are based on books that you didn’t know.

How would you rate them on a scale of one to five? Here we go.

1. The Godfather (1972, 1974)

Mario Puzo’s The Godfather is an absorbing and absolutely dark thriller that horrifies, fascinates, and entertains.

It was adapted by Francis Ford and brought to life all the interesting characters into operatic triumphs.

Viewers have even gone on to name both movies as the best films ever made and we do not doubt that because they both won the Oscars for best picture.

2. Little Women (2019)

Greta Gerwig did an amazing job adapting Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel.

No doubt the novel on its own was a classic masterpiece.

However, Greta totally transforms the story into a creative passion that is still classical but fresh, nonetheless.

If you didn’t think a movie could portray exactly what the author describes, you should watch this timeless classic piece of work!

3. Hidden Figures (2016)

Margot Lee Shetterly tells the story of mathematicians and literal computers Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson who worked on the US space program.

This movie shines a spotlight on the struggle of black women to be seen as intellectual equals among their peers.

There are lessons to be learned in this book as well as the movie such as triumph over adversity and as feminists we 100% recommend it.

4. The Devil wears Prada (2006)

Tell us, did you know this movie was based on a book? No? Now you know.

Lauren Weisberger did the world a service by birthing this book BUT Miranda Priestly did wonders with the film.

If you loved Miranda’s character in the book then get ready to be in absolute awe of her in the film because Miranda Priestly really performed her magic and gave the character the “Je ne sais quoi” we didn’t know we needed to see.

5. The Exorcist (1973)

Yes, it’s time for some creeping monsters under the bed!

William Peter Blatty adapted his own novel for this classic horror film.

The novel continues to remain a classic in libraries all over but you see this movie Chef’s Kiss which brings some of the most brutal material to vibrant terrifying life which could only be the work of none other but William Friedman, the director.

The visuals, compelling storytelling, and choice of actors did bring the story to life and we 10/10 recommend it.